Henry Guenter was a service manager for Massey Ferguson for many years. Now retired, he decided to compile some of his observations on how to improve the operation of certain MF equipment. We have included a few regarding Massey combines. The rest of the information is available here: What your massey manual won’t tell you. […] Read more
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What your Massey manual won’t tell you
What the operator’s manual won’t tell you
Henry Guenter was a service manager for Massey Ferguson for many years. He is now retired and living in Saskatoon, but decided to compile some of his observations on how to improve the operation of certain types of MF equipment. While the Western Producer didn’t have the space to put all his observations in print, […] Read more
Combine technology available via lease
MORTLACH, Sask. – When the Hicks family looked into upgrading harvest equipment, it found the cost of a new combine hard to swallow. “We’re running a couple of old combines and we thought it would be nice to have something with the newer technology,” said Lloyd Hicks, who farms near Mortlach with brothers, Doug and […] Read more
MachineryLink now in Western Canada
MORTLACH, Sask. – A combine is one of the most underused pieces of equipment on a farm. Eugene Toth said the MachineryLink combine lease service can eliminate the financial pressure of a large asset. “You can use your capital for other things on the farm,” said Toth, Canadian regional sales manager with MachineryLink in Lacombe, […] Read more
Clean bins to avoid insect problems
Farmers should thoroughly clean storage bins before harvest, then monitor grain once it is in the bins, to reduce potential insect problems. “Several insects cause problems in stored grain,” said Jim Broatch, insect pest management specialist with Alberta Agriculture. “Fungus feeding types of insects are usually the most common problem. These insects thrive in grain […] Read more
New Products
Self-propelled windrower New Holland’s new line of H8000 Speedrower self-propelled windrowers is designed to provide improved power and capacity. Three models range from 126 to 226 hp and feature modular cutterbar technology to help reduce operating costs and downtime. The high performance disc heads include thinner, lower profile rock guards to allow closer cutting at […] Read more
Twin Disc drill design captures soil
HAVANA, N.D. – The typical V formation of a big snowplow or the bow of a boat is designed to disperse the wave of material outward. The pinch point on press drills is a good example of how the tight, leading edge of the V spreads material sideways. But if the geometry was flip-flopped so […] Read more
Quick fixes improve combine durability
MORTLACH, Sask. – When Philip Simrose bought his Case IH 1688 combine, the dealer’s mechanic had a few suggestions to improve its operation. “They’ve got the experience with the machines,” said Simrose, who farms near Mortlach. “They know where they’re going to break so this is what he suggested I do.” On the original header, […] Read more
Twin Disc drill tested in corn, clay
HAVANA, N.D. – Joe Breker says that seeding into corn stalks is the ultimate challenge in terms of residue management. “The stalks are always sticking in here and there, so it’s a major challenge no matter what drill you have.” Breker is a brother to Eugene Breker of Fargo Products, who is involved in development […] Read more
Beater claw helps unplug JD combine
Central Butte, Sask. – Combine plugs are common. Some are easier to clear than others, but when a slug of green weeds or tough crop gets past the cylinder and plugs the beater in a John Deere conventional combine, farmers could find themselves with a three to four hour job on their hands. “When your […] Read more
